Surrey Affordable Rental Housing (ARH)

Surrey's Affordable Rental Housing strategy is a planning framework, not a program you apply to directly. Renters apply to non-profit operators that run the buildings.

Below-market rental unit
Below-market rental
Last checked May 9, 2026

Eligibility

Age

You must be 19 or older.

Residency and status

You must live in British Columbia.
Priority is given to people who already live in the local area.

Other rules

You must be 19 or older.
No single Surrey application or waitlist.
Apply directly to non-profit operators (Atira, Lookout, Options).
Income testing happens at move-in.
Local Surrey renters are usually a priority.

Income limits

Bedroom	Minimum income	Maximum income	Effective from
Studio	$42,510	$68,016	October 1, 2025
1 bedroom	$46,080	$73,728	October 1, 2025
2 bedrooms

Where this program applies

Surrey

How to apply to Surrey Affordable Rental Housing (ARH)

Check the basic rules in the eligibility section above.
Gather your income and household information: Recent pay stubs and tax documents (T1 General).
Apply through the official program website.
Varies by non-profit operator
Confirm current rules with the program operator before you apply.

Next step

Go to the official program page

You will leave Rentable. Confirm current rules on the official site before you apply.

Providers

Common misunderstandings

Key insight

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Last checked

Last checked: May 9, 2026.

Income limits and unit availability can vary by building and operator. Confirm the rules that apply to you with the listed providers.

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